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Not to be confused with easy or ineffective, low-impact exercise is a great option for challenging the whole body—without all the stress. These 21 unexpected options are perfect for when you're just getting started, dealing with an injury, or just want to try something new!

Most trainers define low-impact exercises as motions where one foot stays on the ground at all times. But rather than doing single-leg deadlifts until keeling over, we figured it’d be best to round up 21 low- (or no!) impact exercises to keep things varied and full o’ fun. They're perfect for when you're just getting started, dealing with an injury, or just want to try something new!

2. Elliptical: Sorry treadmill, elliptical takes the cake when it comes to putting less stress on those legs. Try spicing up the routine with these workout ideas, while getting in a sneaky upper-body workout too.

3. Stairmaster: Not all gyms have staircases, but they probablyhave a Stairmaster. (Which is obviously way more exciting than a treadmill.) No gym nearby? No problem. Hit the real stairs with this quick but crazy effective staircase workout.

5. Cycling: Thank mom and dad for teaching us to take off the training wheels. Hopping on the bike is a fun way to fit in some exercise, with a lower chance of damaging the joints. And you don't even need to sign up for a spin class. Try this 30-minute cycling workout to keep things interesting and make time fly.

6. Rowing machine: Spice up the cardio routine and bring the water sports to the gym? Yes, please. The rowing machine (impact not included) is an intense and fun way to work those arms, back, legs, and core. Score!

7. Kayaking: Want to actually hit the water? Grab a kayak and jump on in! Kayaking works the arms and core (no crunches necessary) and can burn up to 400 calories an hour while seeing some stellar sights.

8. Tai Chi: Try some meditation in motion to give those bones a break. This gentle, fluid movement may also help ward off headaches, helping to improve flexibility, too A Randomized Controlled Trial of Tai Chi for Tension Headaches. Abbott, R.B., Hui, K.K., Hays, R.D., et al. Center for East West Medicine, Department of Medicine and Division of General Internal Medicine and Health Services Research, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2007 Mar;4(1):107-113. Epub 2006 Aug 12.. (Whether that includes a hangover headache is unclear.)

9. Hiking: Another way to spice up a walk is to add some hiking terrain (opt for flatter areas, though, to keep impact to a minimum). Ready to strap on the boots and hit the woods? Just make sure to stay in-the-know about hiking do's and don'ts.

10. Rock climbing: To take off some stress, head to the nearest wall (err, rock wall, that is!). Climbing movements are typically slow and controlled, which works the muscles without the added strain Functional ankle control of rock climbers. Schweizer, A>, Bircher, H.P., Kaelin, X, et al. Kantonsspital Liestal, Orthopaedic Department, Rheinstrasse 26, Liestal 4410, Switzerland. British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2005 Jul;39(7):429-31..

11. Yoga: It’s no tackle football, but the NFL pros are doing it. So ease up and add some spinal twists and half moons to that fitness routine. Or try aerial yoga to really lift the stress off the ground.

12. Pilates: High-impact sports won’t magically give us six-pack abs, that we know. The potential solution? Just roll out the mat for a quick Pilates session to strengthen the core and help increase flexibility.

13. TRX: Also known as “total-body resistance exercise,” TRX is a strap suspension system (say that three times fast) that’s easy on the joints but a serious challenge for your whole body. Head to the nearest gym to learn the ropes. Once you're comfortable, see if you can master all 45 of these awesome TRX exercises.

19. Rollerblading: Let’s take a trip back to the 90s and strap on some skates. Gliding on pavement won’t fail to burn calories while putting less stress on limbs. Now, if only stopping was that easy…

20. Cross-country skiing: This flat-terrain travel keeps things heated—even in the snow. So strap on the skis and start pumping those poles. You’ll keep the pressure light (as snow) on the body.

21. Golf: Now, now—golf isn’t just for the pros (or the retired). Take a trip to the fairway and get that swing on. Bonus points for skipping the golf cart and walking the course!

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